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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
Two Phases of ] allan Character.

The Italians find a reat deal of enjoyment
n the silent contemplation Of nature, art, or
sven the bankest of blank walls. Two
friends will sit side by side for an hour gazing
at the sea- They are two fellow clerks in
government office who have come down from
Rome for holiday. Perhaps one of them
iay> to the other, behold, dear there is
,teamerl' and the other replies, at is proper
" q steamer: she marches, by Bacchus," and
hen the conversation ceases until it is discov-
sred that it is past noon and time for break
fast. There is newly married pair at our
establishment and they enjoy unalloyed bliss
n this quiet way. 1t is not the beauty and
mystery Of the sea that they thus contemplate
and that charms them to silence, for they
would sit with like silence in glaring caffi 1t
certain tranquility that means peace Of
,oul, and that seems odd in the excitable,
nervous Italian
But you should see those quiet people at
breakfast The Italian is the most abstemiou3
If men, and rarely eats what an American or
an EngliShman would think hearty meal;
out on the other hand, he enjoys his meals
Intensely He eats if possible with his friends,
and they talk necessarily. The newly mar
led pair study and consult together and with
the waiter over the momentous question what
they shall eat. Sometimes they will call in
the counsel of the dignitied proprietor of the
establishment, who gives his opinion as if it
were question of delicate spiritual casuistry
IN the right decision of which hung the fu-
ure salvation OF bis clients They finally Sc
lect a soup, a outlet, some string beans and
ialad, and it will take them good two hours
70 finish that simple meal. They have so
much to say. How properly sincere is this
wine, dearest" says the husband. Thou art
right, by God" responds the sweet faced girl,
and then begin "reminiscences Of other wines
hat they have known, and wines that their
friends have lnown, and hopes and doubts as
o future wines. 1t is not, however, an ex-
,ess Of wine that loosens the Italian tongue at
neal time. 1t is the sight Of food that sud
ienly converts the placid dreamer into tire
ess talker And yet, as l have said, the
italian eats simple dishes, and Of these only
IN small quantities. New York Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
Millionaires at Lunch,

Four OF five men, worth collectively money
enough TO buy Bulgaria, or the Union Paci
fic road, or Murray Hill, meet and cat lun-
cheon together every afternoon between
o'clock and 2 o'clock in the Western Union
building, on Broadway. They would not be
likely to attract attention in a crowd One
looks like country storekeeper in town on
q visit, one like a college professor of a
slightly church turn, one like a sharp little
Cuban tobacconist, and the other two like
ordinary, well fed, solid city business men.
Their names will show, however, that they
really answer no such description at all, for
one is Jay Gould, another is Cyrus W. Field,
third is Sidney Dillon, fourth is Russell
Sage and the fifth is Ex-Governor Alonzo b,
Cornell. One is the richest man on the con-
tinent, one has been governor Of the Empire
state, one was a great man and world famous
before the others were heard of, and one,
Russell Sage, lost seven millions three years
ago without being able to sec much differ
ence in his pile afterward. Altogether, they
are supposed to be worth two hundred and
fifty or three hundred millions Of dollars by
men to whom the Babel of Wall street is not
uproar and confusion.
One reason why all meet in this way every
day is that by doing so they get their lunch
con for nothing That may sound ridiculous
to any one who supposes that rich men after
getting their money by thrift suddenly be-
come dead to their early training, but, how
ever that may be, the friends Of at least two
of this little company declare it to be a fact
that they are glad to economic in this way.
There is no such daily conclave in the world.
1t is really grand daily inquisition at which
railroads and great corporations of many
kinds are apt to be discussed in manner
most important to investors the world over
tragically, it may be, or happily or deSul-
torily.-Julian Ralph's Letter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
Business Chances.
SOME SPECIAL BARGAINS
By HambIeton, HadIex eco.

100 acres, near Somerset, 40 acres under cul-
tivatiOn, good house, fine timber, black jack
hickory, etc. 4 cash, balance in two years
time. 1866
1855 acres, in Bee county, one Of the fl 4est
ranches in the state, 81 acres in cultivation, 2
wind mills, large tank, good rOOmy dwelling
house, all under good, substantial fence, for
sale cheap. Part cash, balance on time. 81
1000 acres, on Nueces river in Zavalla cOun.
ty, all fenced with 4barbed wires, house Of
rooms, stock pens, COTrallS etc, fine river bot
tom with plenty OF pecan trees, river always
has running water, nearly = miles river front.
Easy access to water for stock; . of the land
eau be cultivated; title perfect and the place IA
bargain. l93
1905 acres, in ZavalIa county, about Il miles
southwest OF Uvalde, on the Nueces river: soil
black loan and portion sandy; good timber
along the river, frame house lbNlB, with gal
lery, stock pens, etc, all well fenced, water IN
centre of tract in natural tanks, 30 feet Of wa
ter IN river, mesquite, grass, and very fine.
(S2J
1000 acres, in Atascosa county, 2 wind mills,
two tanks, good house, ~ acres in cultivation,
plenty of large timber and very little brush,
GU yearlngs, 80 Missouri mares, Kentucky
ranch is a bargain. 800
Large brick store l2x36 feet and dwelling of
rooms, acres of land enclosed and ~ lots,
good water on both places. situated on one OF
the best Travelled roads in BeXaT county Can
be bought dirt cheap. Fine place for bust
ness. 1851
800 acres in Atascosa county. fine land 5
miles from prosperous town and 30 miles from
San Antonio. (8gJ
House of rooms 2 galleries 2l lots each
jOXlJO feet, the land can all be irrigated, con-
venient to street car line. (S5J
Fine lot on San Pedro avenue on south side,
$50, feet front by 20 varas deep, beautiful
building site. 49,
A beautiful building lot on King William
street near stree car line, Is varas front. 80
A large lot 3Ox6O varas fronting on South
Medina street, good place for stock pens. 49,
A new six room frame house with bath halls
and gallery, two large corner lots well fenced,
stable and hydrant water, beautifully located
for health, only $3.50. lSN
HOuse OF four rooms, store room attached
with four lots: also stable and fine shade
trees; good location. Can be bought cheap
and on easy terms. (94J
Four room house, frame, with FIRE place; lot
5Oxl2O feet; ~ drant water; well located. 90
Frame house with four rooms, hail, three
galleries, bath room, pantry. three closets, all
pla.tered hard finish: well constructed in
every particular; lot 6OXlS0 feet: hydrant
water; rooms are lex feet; two fire places
and two iues for stoves; one block from
street car line. (Sl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

black m ustaChe Is rare throughout the land.
An old barber, who has been in the bust
ness good lifetime, explained the change.
Twenty years ago a third Of the men that
same here wanted their moustaches dyed. A
man with a heavy and fast growing mus
tache had to have it dyed every week, and IL
was a good thing for u.s. Even ten years ago
there were many Of them left, but the fall Of
the French empire and the emperor left the
style without support, and the character Of
the mustache changed Instead Of being
long, glossy and black, short and stubby
mustaches came into fashion.
"Cubans and southern men began 10 raise
mustaches without eSer shaving their upper
Ups. This made the hairs come out in grace
full clusters instead of spikes and long stiff
hairs. There isn't any use OF dyeing a mus
.ache unless you raise long one and wax
put the ends, so these short, clustering mus
:aches changed the dyeing fashion. The
knowledge of the chemicals employed had a
great deal to do with it. Powerful acids and
compounds are at the base Of ali dyes and
lair restorers that do anything. II weak So
Iutions Of harmless things are used they will
nave no effect, while drug powerful enough
20 change the color of the hair must have
some effect on the scalp and the brain, as the
base Of oil hair dyes was nitrate of silver.
AT the same time, with the notoriety Of
sveral cases Of poisoning from hair dye, came
1 reaction of fashion in favor Of gray hair
md bald heads. The young man who had
patch of scalp showing through the top Of
ais head, instead of concealing it, had his
hair cut so that it showed, and he was envied
by his fellow young men. 1t also became
fashionable for young man with black hair
20 have few gray threads in it. 1t made
aim all object Of interest on account of sup
posed woes and trials that made his hair grow
orematurely gray. Dyeing the hair would
destroy this charm, and dyeing went speedily
out of fashion. New York Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
A Liquor Made from Bananas.

The Indian Agriculturist calls attention to
the fact that India abounds in bananas or
plantains, and wonders that the fruit has
never been employed in the distillation of a
fermented liquor The common prickly pear
has been utilized for this purpose in Malaga,
and with considerable advantage to the dis
tillers; and it now appears that missionaries
in the Congo region have discovered that a
beverage made of bananas is preventive of
malarial fevers. A banana liquor company
has recently been started in India for pro-
ducing banana liquor in either an alcoholic
or non-alcoholic form, and which can he used
with equal advantage as an ordinary liquor
or diluted with hot or cold or soda water.
For the temperatures of northern regions,
including England, it will probably be best
esteemed in conjunction with brandy or other
spiritS-Scientihc American.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
THE BOYS OF sToN.
children of Royalty aud Rank-The Boys
Who Are 'Betters' of Everybody Else.

Children of Royalty aud Rank-The Boys
Who Are 'Betters" of Everybody Else.
The college, as it is caIled-a huge school
FOR boys-stands, ns everybody knows, under
the castle walls of Windsor, and the grounds
stretch along the banks Of the Thames, rival.
ing the royal Home park in exquisite beauty
of verdure and softness of outline with their
vistas of oaks and miles Of sward. The boys
Of Eton are the children Of the most impor-
tant people of England. Men put their sons
names down for Eton as Don as they are
born, as they do for the great clubs. The
struggle for admission is prodigious, even
among those who are entitled to such prece-
dence for rank counts at school as it does at
court or anywhere else in England, and the
rich parvenus pay enormous sums to place
their boys in the company Of those who will
one day become dukes and earls.
These boys have a race on the Thames on
the 4th Of June, and all their noble and gentle
relations go down to see them row. There are
lunCheOnS at the houses of the various mas
ters, and the very great people indeed are in
yited by the provost. Then under the trees
and on the lawns yOu may see the bearers Of
half the great names in England watching
the race, holding the smaller boys by the
hand or crowding around royal parsonage
to uncover or PROSTATE themselves, for roy
atty is held to take a special interest in this
great school The Elton boys are often I'D
mitted to make demonstrations of their 10y
atty in the very presence OF the sovereign;
and the 4th of June without the presence OF
some scion of the royal race would be incom-
plete indeed. The boys themselves, with their
short jackets and high hats and broad collars
"a costume no longer worn anywhere else
add to the effect OF one Of the prettiest scenes
of the social year.
The same boys attract the same audiences
at other times; for boys of the upper classes
are important people in England. Those
who are TO be peers learn that fact very soon
from the Difference shown them, and all ED
est sons feel their own consequence, while
even the younger children of the nobility are
"the betters" Of everybody else. There are
cricket matches between the boys of Eton
and Harrow, the other of the great schools,
which rivals Eton as Cambridge does Oxford,
and presses it hard. Many pronounce Cam
bridge superior for scholarship to Oxford,
and Harrow better for the boys than Eton;
but Oxford and Elton have the stamp of su-
perior caste. There is not a snob in the
country who would hesitate a moment in
sending his son; and the instincts Of that sort
of people are unerring They may not attain
social greatness themselves, or even approach
it, but they know where to find it, as dog
does truffle They prefer Eton to Harrow.
Adam Badeau's Letter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
The Mnharniah staid Not.

This is the story of Maharajah Holkar's
sudden departure from London during the
Jubilee 1t was arranged that he was to at
tend the Imperial institute corner stone lay
ing, going in the procession just after couple
Of German princes. "Whatp he cried, u
follow a brace of peldling Dutchmeni Rot
muchI" But you must" said Sir Lepel Grit.
DIN; "the queen expects you and will be angry
If you don't CO." And he emphasized his re-
mark by laying hold of Holkar's arm.
What" roared the Indian, "has the master
become the slavel will not go, I say" IL
an hour he was on his way to Paris.-New
York Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
DYElNG AND WAXENDING.
4 Fashion Which Psvished With the
French Empire-The Modern idea.

Fashion Which Pevished With the
French Empire-The Modern Ndea.
No one except policemen, fremen, especial-
y exempt firemen, and a few chiy alrous
md ancient gentlemen, now dyes his mus
ache, and the number Of the men who ck ange
ihe color of their hair by artificial mes rs is
mailer still When the policeman with Ave
ervice stripes was sworn it was the custom
IF almost everybody to use dye Napoleon
III was partially responsible for this. HN
had a gorgeous mustache, black and With
nice long ends ready for wax polish like
wholesome stove. He set the fashion for
Paris, and Paris for America. Now the Gus
.oG: has almost gone out. and the purDlS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
AFTER THE RAIN.

Dripping the hollyhocks beneath the wall,
Their fires half quenched, a smouldering red;
shred OF gold upon the grasses tall
A butterfly is hanging dead.
sound Of trickling waters. like tune
Set to sweet words; a wind that blows
Wet boughs against a saffron sky; all June
Caught in the bDcath of one white rose.
Ia cite Reese
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

The French method of administering castor
oil to children is to pour the oil into pan
over moderate fire, break an egg into it and
stir up. When it is done favor with little
salt or sugar or currant jelly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
a Q a r ID.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss Of manhood. &C., will send recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. ISMAN. Station d. NeD Fork CITY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
For Sale.

For Sale.
Lots on Government Hill.
Lots on Dignowity Hill.
Lots on Prospect Hill.
Lots on Tobn Hill.
Lots near Arkansas Pass depot.
Lots near Sunset depot.
Lots near International depot. @-l2-tf
HAMILTON HADLEY q co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

Smoking at the seashore has its dra wbacks
The salt air has a very depressing effect upon
cigars and cigarettes. They get soft and dc
their utmost te prevent being kept alight
Orce lighted, If neglected for moment, they
10 cut
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

EOR SALE-Fine Sewing Macnlne bran
II new, at a big discount from regular price.
INQUIRE of T. b. johnson LIGHT Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

HOUSE OF FIVE ROOMS, all ceiled inside,
IL stable and laundry, hydrant water, two
blocks from street car line and one block from
school house; price, 81 30. 800
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
A desirable building lot near l. & G. N. rail

A fine building lot on Alazan ditch, short
distance from |. Il G. N. railroad depot. Cjj)
ENRAME HOUSE of four large rooms, hall
L and two galleries, lot 2Ox40 varas. and well
fenced: fine cistern water. 30
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

The great feature Of the Isle of Wight Agri-
Spanish oxen in beautifully embroidered har-
ness, which were shown, with their cart, by
the queen, who also sent number Of entries
for competition from her farm at Osborne.
This Spanish oxen cart, with its oxen and
harness, is recent present to her majesty
from Spain. They are beautiful beasts, and
the whole turnout was most picturesque
London Truth
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
Bodies
that are fretful, peevish,

Nc NNN &c IluJ dlO l'CllNl' pCCNibut
ASSSSSo cross, or troubled with
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby SoOther.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price % cents. Sold by
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

NEW THREE ROOM HOUSE nicely finished,
~ large lot and in good location, half block
from street care line. ga
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
Train Time Changes.

The following changes in the arrival and
departure of trains on the International ana
Great Northern aud Southern Paclhc halirOad
will take place next Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
FOR SALE:

A FRAME HOUSE of seven rooms, hearly
n new, fine ard with hydrant and cistern
water, half block from street ear line and only
Ave minutes walk from Main plaza, fine hot
house complete. ali included at Sl,6OO; one
half cash. 1881
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01
s. & A. 2. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.

cave San Antonio for Corpus
Christi, II Ouston and Galveston at..ll 800 II. IN.
Leave San Antoine for Kerrville 500 a. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

A FINE BUSINESS PROPERTY on Market
n street, only - 900. This is Il bargain in
the way of good solid investment, as il is
paying good interest at present on above
amount 35
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sEoAa ssRGsTRos. r.a. oRAs.
BERGSHROM & GRAY.
Undertakers and Funeral Directors
Livery Stables and Hacks Connected.

t~Haoks Nos. 10, IL, IL, l3, Il, Is. Under,
takers office, "a Blum street, and Stables, Op
posite mer ger Hotel. Bodies embamed and
shipped 70 all points in the Union. Only white
Hearse In the city. Open day and niSht Telo
phone No II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-01

4 lNE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED acres on the
" Medina river, twelve miles from city, all
fenced, loo acres in cultivation, good grass
and timber, three good houses, blacksmith
front, fine Pecan bottom, good tanks C3U
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-18
ST. NICHOLAS
for 1886L87.

Stories by Louisa NJ. Alcott and Frank
r. StOcktOn,-several by each author
A Short Serial Story by Mrs. Burnett,
whose charming Little Lord Fsuntleroy'
has been a great feature in the past year
of st. Nicholas.
War Stories for Boys and Girls. Gen.
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The Serial Stories include Juan and
.Juanita,' an admirably written story OF
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lor. author of ON Both Sides; also,
'Jenny's Boarding House, by James Otis,
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Short Articles, instructive and enter
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How a Great Panorama is Made by
/ UtOuOTt ~ BdNi't WIN PANAu"~
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-18

Is there no way to remedy the cellar
doors that project more than halfway
across the pavements along the Main
street Of our town They are nothing
but unmi;tigated and dangerous nuisances,
and some dark night will cause a broken
leg, arm or neck, and the corporation Will
have a heavy bill Of damages to foot
Only few nights since a gentleman fell
over ono Of these traps receiving number
of painful bruises, and had nice suit Of
clothes badly spoiled. Occasionally ono
of them is left standing open all night
three or four persons having fallen head
long into them, one man breaking several
ribs, while the others were fortunate
enough ia escape with some painful
bruises and cuts. We hope the flown
council will take some action in regard to
them at an early date.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-02-18
FELIx HUGO

travels Comet Band, one OF the finest
musical organizations in the country, has
walked mp from its late rather protracted
sleep aud is again showing how splendidly
they can render the fine music for which
they have so long been noted Everybody
is glad to know that the old band is again
in trim.
Skaters Cornet Band are also holding
their own manfully, aud regularly make
their hall in the Burner Block echo to the
strains Of good music.
The coiorcd are also holding up their
end in music line, as the employees Of the
HERALD Office, over whose heads they
have their music ball, can abundantly
testify Keep the musical organizations
up, as they serve to drive away the blues
and drown the memory of hard tines
What is town without a brass band,
anyway, only, boys let's have your music
o. the streets Just a little more frequently
If not Oftencr.